Most of the boats in the anchorage left early this morning.  The wind is still blowing 15 to 20 knots in Johnstone Strait, so we decide to wait and leave tomorrow, when the wind is supposed to be light.

Late this afternoon, the wind died down considerably, so I decided to go for a paddle.  I headed outside again, just in case the wind comes up.  I spotted this  Canadian Coast Guard Cutter heading toward the entrance.

The Canadian Coast Guard does double duty, acting as Canadian Fisheries also.  Sometimes, they spot-check pleasure boats for fishing licenses, and to make sure no one is catching more than the limit.  Today, however, it looks like they’re just coming in to anchor for the night.

Once again, there isn’t any wildlife, so I decided to do some more experimenting with camera settings.  

I was almost back to the boat when I noticed a grassy area up ahead.  I thought, That looks like a good place to find wildlife, and started paddling in that direction.  As I got closer, I noticed a dark spot.  The dark spot moved.  My hunch was right.  That grass had attracted this bear, and he was going face down in it.

As I got closer, the bear finally spotted me and took off for the trees.